Trial of Ascendancy

The ancient Azmerians constructed complex Trials, to test aspiring leaders; body, mind and soul. To select candidates for his Labyrinth, Emperor Izaro revived this tradition with his own sinister designs.

— Description on the official Path of Exile website

The Trials of Ascendancy are areas to be discovered as the player travels through Wraeclast. Each trial showcases a specific type of trap, acting as a form of tutorial for the Lord's Labyrinth. Only when all six trials are completed will the player be able to enter the Labyrinth on that difficulty.

It has not been confirmed if these areas will have a fixed location, or if they will spawn randomly like corrupted areas.

List of Trials

• Trial of Piercing Truth, showcasing Spike Traps located in Act 1, Lower Prison
• Trial of Lingering Pain, showcasing Blade Sentries
• Trial of Crippling Grief, showcasing Sawblades located in Act 2, The Chamber of Sins
• Trial of Swirling Fear, showcasing Spinning Blades
• Trial of Burning Rage, showcasing Furnace Traps
• Trial of Stinging Doubt, showcasing Dart Traps